For the Love of The Guardian

Gracious Greeting

A/N - Please don't hesitate to call out typos, misspells or errors. I know they can pull from the joy of reading and I will quickly correct the errors. Keep commenting and voting! I love hearing from you. Enjoy!

-------------------------------------------------

Sarah's posture only softened with a roll of her shoulders. Her stance remained the same. She wasn't the Luna - her mother, she was the daughter of an Alpha. She was his enforcer and peace keeper, she took on the jobs the same as the sons had. She stood firmly in her place, her hands behind her back and her hair pulled back at the nape of her neck. Her gray eyes moved across the many vehicles that had stopped before her home. The drivers exiting and moving to walk alongside their passengers, it was quick to tell who was the Alpha as each exited their vehicle. Alpha's always lead the way and escorted their sons.

The first to approach the house was a tall man, who was lean by their standards. His light brown hair was cut short and styled, hints of gray played at his temples. He was dressed in a button down shirt and slacks. His right hand extended to greet Henri, a large scar on the back of his hand that came to an end where his ring finger should be. Sarah looked over the Lunar Blood Alpha, the hints of a scar in his right brow.

"Henri." The deep tenor voice greeted the Alpha before him.

"Jacob," Henri's hand extended to clasp with his, "I am glad you were able to make it."

A young man, about Sarah's age came up alongside Jacob. His dirty blond hair cut similar to his fathers. He was dressed in a blue polo and khakis, with a hint of ink under the sleeve of his left arm. His hazel eyes smiled to Henri as his father shifted.

"Dear Sarah," Jacob's hand enclosed about her callused hand, "it is an honor to officially meet you." Tears glistened at his eyes, as he looked into her gray orbs.

"Alpha." She nodded her head, her face was stoic as she took in his reaction.

"Please, just Jacob. You're mother earned you the right to be casual with us." He sighed slowly and spoke softly, "She was family to Lunar Blood, as are you also." His second hand clasped atop hers as they shook hands.

Sarah nodded a thanks, but spoke nothing further. Their impression of her needed to be stoic, emotionless.

"Please forgive my father." The young man moved forward as Alpha Jacob was ushered inside. "He took your mother's death hard," his eyes softened as he looked to Henri.

"As did we all." Henri spoke plainly, his face also without emotion.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to..."

"It's fine." Sarah spoke up, interrupting them, "Welcome to our home." She took his hand in hers, shaking it comfortably, her strong gray eyes piercing his hazel orbs.

They exchanged a nod and he moved further into the home.

"His name is Oz, that's Jacob's only son." Henri filled her in as they waited for the next set to approach the home. "His mother died defending him from a bear when he was young."

"Ouch..." Sarah exhaled, her eyes drifting inside slowly. If anyone knew her loss, it'd be him. It was no wonder he had such a gentleness to his touch.

"Henri!" A familiar face moved across the lot to the porch. His broad shoulders had slumped slightly, but he was still as much the lumberjack now as he was in his youth. His usual flannel shirt replaced with a deep red polo and jeans, the shirt looking a little too small for his chest. His hazel eyes lit up as he took Henri's hand in his own. "It has been too long!" The brown hair of the giant Alpha swayed softly about his shoulders.

"Jaroth! I am so glad you could make it. How is Chilam?" Henri greeted his friend, his blue eyes danced with delight at the sight of his friend.

"She is well," he moved forward to greet Sarah, but continued to speak with Henri, "she will be mad she missed the chance to see you." His smile genuine as he turned to Sarah. He made a soft bow and took her hand in his. "Dear Sarah." He pressed her hand to his forehead, "I am sorry I have been away for so long." He smirked as he looked to the woman.